Music Reviews
Mono M80 bass guitar case (Musical Instrument Accessory)
It’s every musician’s dream to go on the road and tour. But that also means he has to subject his beloved gear to the rigorous tortures of travel. It’s always a wise move to invest in a guitar case that could help prevent your gear from sustaining …
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 17″ (2007): R. Kelly
R. Kelly
“Trapped In The Closet, Part 17″
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
Oh boy oh boy, here we are at Chapter 17 of R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet” saga, or should I say “Trapped in the Restaurant”? Because that’s where we’ve been for the past four episodes (Episode 14, Episode 15, Episode …
The Who Quadrophenia
The Who’s sixth album, a double album released in 1974, this is a concept album based on a schizophrenic teenager named Jimmy, the album looks back over several days of events that leads the boy to his current gloom. A really interesting album by the who, Jimmy has four …
System Of A Down - Suite-Pee (Song)
Suite-Pee is a song by System Of A Down which appears on their self-titled debut record. Malakian opens the track with an interesting riff which focuses on the use of natural harmonics before going into a traditional System Of A Down rhythm which is characterized by a heavy rhythm …
Viva Forever by Spice Girls
One of Spice Girls song that I love as well would be Viva Forever. It has a certain Italian and Spanish-like sounding quality and Viva Forever by Spice Girls will always be on my mind whenever I have memories of the Spice Girls’ brand of music and wanting to …
Motorhead - Bomber
Overview —“ Bomber, Motorhead’s fourth album is an album that I feel is often overlooked due to both the record which followed it and the record it precedes. A lot of times when Motorhead is mentioned the albums to really get mentioned are Overkill and The Ace Of Spades, …
MGMT - Weekend Wars (Song)
Weekend Wars is the second track off of MGMT’s second release, Oracular Spectacular. When I first started listening to MGMT, Weekend Wars was one of the first tracks to really jump out at me. I will say that compared to Time To Pretend, Weekend Wars changes much more, and …
Breakdown by Jack Johnson
I love Jack Johnson because he seems to put out some very upbeat and positive songs. It’s about time that someone put out more positive songs than they do negative or depressing songs. This song is about the train breaking down. He’s ready to break down, sounds like he …
Numb by Linkin park
Numb by Linkin park is a song that I like a lot because it is a song of anguish. To me it sounds like the lyrics are telling how majority of teenagers feel but are afraid to admit so. This song has some powerful verses in it and the …
Green Day - Letterbomb (Song)
Besides the two musical epics on American Idiot, Jesus Of Suburbia and Homecoming, I think that I would have to say that Letterbomb is my favorite, for lack of a better word, —˜normal’ song. I believe there’s just something about Armstrong’s vocals on this track which is brilliant and …
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III
Ok, I have been a Lil Wayne fan for about 3 years now, and while I admit, I did not catch up on his music until he made a distinction for himself with his first two albums of the ‘Tha Carter’ trilogy, I can say that Wayne has come …
Sarah Brightman
I don’t know how I can exactly describe it but when I listen to Sarah Brightman’s song, it seems you are immersed in very cold water. As if the water has ice all over. Her voice is …
Sepultura - Beneath The Remains (song)
“Beneath the Remains” by Sepultura happens to be the opening track for the suitibly named album “Beneath The Remains”. This album was released in 1989 and is hailed by many a staple in thrash metal history. “Beneath The Remains” being the first song of the album, sets the pace …
Girlfriend by Avril Lavinge
Girlfriend by avril lavinge is a song about a girl trying to get other girls guys to date her and make them break up over the matter. Why you wonder she would do that well it’s because that’s is how life goes and she is only doing it out …
Better Than Life (Hillsongs)
I’d been a fan of Hillsongs not just because they promote Christianity and relate into their songs what the Christian life is all about, but also because of the variety of songs they write and sing —“from mellow to slow rock. I’m really not good at identifying genres but …
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey really has a very sweet voice. I love her voice so much; she sings love songs very well and has wonderful voice interpretation of R&B songs too. She is the very first girl we have known to have collaboration with “hip hop” singers, and this is the …
Green Day - Geek Stink Breath (Music Video)
Overview —“ Geek Stink Breath, the fourth music video released by Green Day marks the first music video for their forth album, Insomniac. Geek Stink Breath still has that very catchy vocal melody and style that Green Day had on the three music videos from Dookie which were Longview, …
Kimnotyze (2002): DJ Tomek ft. Lil’ Kim and Trooper Da Don
DJ Tomek ft. Lil’ Kim and Trooper Da Don
“Kimnotyze”
Beat of Life, Volume 1
Sony BMG
This is probably the only music video that I have seen thus far where Lil’ Kim actually looks more desirable and less like thrash which she has portrayed herself as in many of her past music …
Psycocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain
One of my all time favourite albums. The debut album by the jesus and mary chain. This album is a masterpiece, beautifully crafted pop songs covered in feedback and hidden behine a couple of walls of white noise. There isn’t another album like this, its filled …
Celly Cel
Celly Cel is a really good rapper from California. He has been a Bay Area Legend for a long time. He is one of the rapper who had the honor of rapping with bay area legend E-40. I really like his style of rap and his voice. He has a …
Gallows - Orchestra Of Wolves album
Let’s listen to gallows. Where do I begin?
An absolute energetic 5 piece hailing all the way from Watford, which is in the UK. Hardcore punk at its finest. If listening to a band where you can’t quite make out what the lead singer is saying ALL OF THE TIME …
Empire of the Sun: Fantastic Debut Albumn
I have just bought the new Empire of the Sun album, after having heard their debut single, ‘Walking on a Dream’. Now, having listened to the whole album a few times I am even more hooked on their style and lyrics. I will try to give my impression …
Animal Collective - Guy’s Eyes (Song)
Guy’s Eyes is a song by Animal Collective which appears on their 2009 record, Merriweather Post Pavilion. Opening up with a somewhat confusing sound, I personally find the several layers of vocals to actually sound confusing at the start of this track rather than creating a whole and harmonious …
Song: “So What” by Pink
The song “So what” by the artist Pink is so awesome. I am planning to purchase it from iTunes because it would be a great song to jog. It gives you a slow start but gains intensity throughout the song. The beat is infectious! I can …
Vybz Kartel deejay
I have been a fan of the popular dancehall deejay Vybz Kartel. This is as a result of a combination of mostly two factors. The first is because of his personality which I guess would include the things he has done to earn himself a crimminal record, and a …
Neutral Milk Hotel - Two-Headed Boy (Song)
Two-Headed Boy is a song by Neutral Milk Hotel and is the fourth song to appear on their record In The Aeroplane Over The Sea. I will admit right away that I’m personally more familiar with Andrew Jackson Jihad’s cover of this song as I heard their cover quite …
The Gaslight Anthem - The 59 Sound
The Gaslight Anthem’s second album The 59 Sound, released in 2009, has brought the band to mainstream attention, helped in part, in the UK, with a renowned performance at Glastonbury which included guest accompaniment on stage by headliner Bruce Springsteen. Their debut album was met with critical acclaim …
Osmonds: The Plan CD
The Osmonds: The Plan CD is a very special compilation. Actually, compilation isn’t the right word. This project was a labor of both love and inspiration, written by the Osmonds and which musically told their religious beliefs. It’s tender and rock both and takes listeners on …
Sublime - Smoke Two Joints (Song)
Smoke Two Joints is a cover by Sublime which appears as the second track on their debut record, 40 Oz. To Freedom. Opening up with an audio recording of dialogue, the bulk of the song comes in with a quick tempo that leads into a more melodic guitar solo. …
Pink Floyd Poster
This poster is the first image that comes to mind when someone thinks of Pink Floyd. This is considered by many to be the cover of the best album ever created. Dark Side of the Moon was one of Pink Floyd’s breakthrough albums in the early 70s. …
Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart by Alicia Keys
As a singer, I’m not very fond of Alicia Keys. I think her voice sounds really weird and it is just not that pretty sounding. But I have to give her some credit because at least her voice sounds natural and doesn’t have any crazy sound effects on it. …
Elvis Presley: Elvis The Alternate Aloha CD
The Elvis Presley: Elvis The Alternate Aloha CD is the recording of the dress rehearsal for the famous Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii TV concert. Well, it sort of is. The liner jacket actually gets very specific on how this digital recording was put together, and it’s both …
The Flaming Lips - The Sun (Song)
The Sun is a song by The Flaming lips and the third track to appear on their album Hit To Death In The Future Head. Opening up with a melodic introduction, Coyne comes in with the vocals of the track which start out promising again. Although not a wonderful …
Metallica - The Day That Never Comes (Music Video)
Overview —“ The Day That Never Comes, the first video released by Metallica for the album Death Magnetic, is a video that takes place in an Eastern setting and goes from an approach that Metallica really isn’t gone with before. I do remember an interview where James Hetfield stated …
Joe Satriani - Surfing With The Alien
Overview —“ Surfing With The Alien, the second album released by Joe Satriani, is another of Satriani’s albums to be completely instrumental and driven primarily by his guitar work. One thing that I always liked about Satriani is that he wasn’t really one of the shredders who just played …
Opera Arias by Yu Qiang Dai on CD
This tenor is off the chart! I saw Yu Qiang Dai perform with the Los Angeles Opera in Puccini’s opera Turandot and immediately after I purchased his first CD. He has a powerful, rich voice and is an equal to a younger Pavarotti. This Chinese-born tenor sang Nessun Dorma …
Robbie Williams - Angels - Single
To this date, still know as Robbie Williams best ever song, though it’s often forgotten that it never actually reached number 1 in the U.K.
Although this was wrote during his time with Guy Chambers, you would have to question whether this was a sign of what was to come …
Lady Gaga Bad Romance Single
One of the most popular, trendsetting music artists of the century, Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance single will certainly go down in history as the lady’s trademark song. It has all the elements of what defines the singer: a tune that is fast beat, one you can dance …
iAXE USB Electric Guitar
Aspiring rock Gods everywhere, listen up. If you can’t afford a pricy electric guitar but still want to rock like Hendrix, then the iAXE USB Electric Guitar is just what you’ve been looking for. It plugs directly into your computers USB port and plays just like the real thing, …
Radiohead - Karma Police (Song)
Karma Police is a song by Radiohead which appears on their album OK Computer. I believe Karma Police is one of the better known Radiohead songs, and I must say that I believe there is good reason for this. The song opens up with in a fairly moderate tempo …
Iron Maiden - Blood On The World’s Hands (Song)
Blood On The World’s Hands is a song by Iron Maiden which appears on their record The X Factor. The track starts off with a keyboard part which establishes somewhat of an eerie mood to the track and makes me hopeful that the song will build. I’m not exactly …
Independent Women, Part 1 (2000): Destiny’s Child
Artist: Destiny’s Child
Video: Independent Women, Part 1
Album: Survivor/”Charlie’s Angels” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Columbia Records
Director: Francis Lawrence
“Independent Women, Part 1″ is a single and music video off of the original motion picture soundtrack to the 2000 film adaptation of “Charlie’s Angels”. You know something, looking back on 2007’s “I …
Pray by Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber. You love him. You despise him. You are in the middle. Regardless everyone has their own distinct opinion of Justin Bieber. If any song is going to convince Bieber haters to see a positive side of the singer it’s his inspirational song “Pray.” Or it will just …
Queen - Under Pressure - Single
There is no doubt that Queen are a band for classics and Under Pressure was another from this category. I suppose when your front man is Freddie, who has an audience in the palm of his hand then you can achieve anything you want.
Funnily enough, Under Pressure, I suppose …
Go Girl (2008): Ciara ft. T-Pain
Ciara ft. T-Pain
“Go Girl”
Fantasy Ride
LaFace Records
Director: Melina Matsoukas
Ciara kicks back with her third album, “Fantasy Ride”, with the first single and music video titled “Go Girl”, yet another female empowerment track that proclaims itself as a control anthem for women. Her husband this time around, oops I meant guest …
If Your Girl Only Knew (1996) - Aaliyah
Aaliyah
“If Your Girl Only Knew”
One In A Million
Blackground/Atlantic
Aaliyah returned to the spotlight in 1996 with her second album, “One In A Million”, promoted by her debut single and video from the album, “If Your GIrl Only Knew”. This song and video is one quite funky jam which stands out …
Led Zeppelin - Rock And Roll (Song)
Rock And Roll is a song by Led Zeppelin which appears on their album Led Zeppelin IV. As you should be able to tell from the title, the song has a very rock driven sound and certainly demonstrates Zeppelin playing very pure rock and roll without any unconventional songwriting, …
P.E. 2000 (Rock Remix): Puff Daddy ft. Chuck D. and Jam Master Jay
Puff Daddy ft. Chuck D. and Jam Master Jay
“P.E. 2000 (Rock Remix)”
Forever
Bad Boy Entertainment
To ensure any possible success with the original “P.E. 2000″, I guess Puff Daddy decided to do two remixes of the song, including this rock remix right here, but even this is not enough to salvage …
“F.A.M.E.” album by Chris Brown
Chris Brown’s fourth album “F.A.M.E.”; the title is an acronym which stands for: “Forgiving All My Enemies” or “Fans Are My Everything”. This was a better attempt at an album since his not-so-favorable previous album “Graffiti”.
This album kicks off with the song “Deuces” which was originally from Chris Brown’s …
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